Japanese markets look set for another rocky day, with stock futures pointing to a lower open in Tokyo after a rapid retreat in US shares. The yen is marginally stronger Thursday after dropping 1.6% against the dollar Wednesday and government bond traders ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka Gas lends hand in developing India’s gas lines
OSAKA -- Japanese utility Osaka Gas will take part in developing India's gas infrastructure through a partnership with a local supplier that has a significant reach in the promising market. A ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo the centre of worry for global investors
TOKYO: In less than a week, Japan has completely upended the world’s expectations for its markets and economy. The country was the darling of the financial world for over a year. Its weak currency ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka makes Sailor Moon magic to stun Ons Jabeur in Toronto, kick off US Open swing
Naomi Osaka enjoyed encouraging results on clay courts and grass, but the former world No. 1 has spent this summer counting down the days until the US Open swing. “As soon as my foot touched the hard ... ( read original story ...)
WTA Montreak: Naomi Osaka beats ninth seed Ons Jabeur in straight sets, Harriet Dart misses chance for surprise scalp
Naomi Osaka made light work of ninth seed Ons Jabeur in the first round of the Montreal Open while there were exits for Brits Harriet Dart and Jack Draper. ( read original story ...)
Toronto: Naomi Osaka turns back clock, annihilates Ons Jabeur in 1R
Former world No. 1 Naomi Osaka earned a statement win in her opening match at the WTA 1000 tournament in Toronto after delivering one of her best performances of the year to dismantle ninth-seeded Ons ... ( read original story ...)
Trump’s Overtures to US Crypto Sector Put Global Hubs on Alert
Aspiring crypto hubs including Hong Kong, Singapore and Dubai face a more challenging outlook as a brightening US political backdrop for digital assets attracts the attention of companies and investors.
With A Crypto PR Agency, These 2 Stand At The Forefront Of Blockchain
PR veterans Afik Rechler and Tal Shmuel Harel have just launched Chainstory, a PR and communications agency bringing fresh tactics to blockchain, crypto and Web3 clients.
Massive Crypto Crash Likely A Short-Term Issue – New Cryptos To Buy And HOLD For Huge Returns
Explore new cryptos to buy for massive returns, even amidst the recent market crash. Discover Pepe Unchained, Base Dawgz, PlayDoge, Shiba Shootout, and Meme Games.
Brazilian Civil Police Dismantles Crypto Laundering Scheme Employed by Drug Gang
The Civil Police of São Paulo, Brazil, dismantled a money laundering scheme managed by the drug gang First Capital Command (PCC) that operated a company operating as a crypto exchange, the police said on X (formerly Twitter) on Tuesday. The company ...
Three Days That Rocked Japan’s Markets
The fragility of a more-than-year-long stock rally in Japan, fueled in part by a weak yen, has been exposed by the sudden strengthening of the currency.
Yokohama focuses on lower PPK and longer tyre life for truck tyre range
Following the re-introduction of Yokohama’s commercial vehicle tyre range into the UK market during the last year or so, followed by the appointment of RH Claydon as distributor in January 2024, the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Likely Sold Foreign Securities to Fund FX Intervention
Japan’s holdings of foreign securities decreased in July, suggesting that the government likely financed a large portion of the recent currency intervention by selling Treasuries. ( read original story ...)
Wall Street rallies again as a promise from Japan on interest rates salves global markets
The Walt Disney Co. delivered stronger earnings for the latest quarter than analysts expected, and its streaming business reported a profit for the first time. But its stock nevertheless slipped 1.6% after it warned recent softness it saw at its U.S. theme parks could continue for “the next few quarters.” ( read original story ...)
Japanese shares choppy again, BOJ deputy seeks to soothe market
By Brigid Riley TOKYO (Reuters) -Japanese shares swung up and down in morning trade on Wednesday in a rollercoaster week of double-digit losses and gains that led the Bank of Japan's deputy governor to reassure the market there would be no interest rate rises amid the volatility. ( read original story ...)
Heatstroke killed more than 120 in Tokyo in July
TOKYO — More than 120 people died of heatstroke in the Tokyo metropolitan area in July, when the nation’s average temperature hit record highs and heat warnings were in effect much of the month, Japanese authorities said Tuesday. According to the Tokyo ... ( read original story ...)